Bridging conservation and sustainable forestry to shape the future of forest management in Sabah

Mashor Mohd. Jaini, . and Musa Salleh, . and Rosila Anthony, . and Samit Abd. Sani, . (2014) Bridging conservation and sustainable forestry to shape the future of forest management in Sabah. [Proceedings Paper]

The Sustainable Forest Management concept was introduced in Sabah in 1997 to address concerns of deforestation and forest degradation. Since its inception nearly two decades ago Sustainable Forest Management SFM conceptually and practically is changing the way forests are being managed in Sabah. It involves not only the functions and services provided by forests but is also about meeting the global concerns and expectations in managing forests with regard to the environment. It also addresses transparency in doing business. Much progress has been achieved in reversing the previous trends of forest degradation and poor governance of the past. These are reflected in the increase of forest areas designated under SFM with a number of private Sustainable Forest Management License Agreement / Long Term License SFMLA/LTL holders participating in its implementation. Forest restoration and forest enhancement have been greatly intensified as the timber streams from second-growth forests become a source of wood supplies in the years to come. Sabah also has been at the forefront of promoting forest certification as Deramakot Forest Reserve was the first natural tropical forest certified under the Forest Stewardship Council FSC. At the same time the progress towards forest certification in other forest reserves has been very encouraging. The strategy to capitalize on the strength of SFM practices is being explored for its contribution to the mitigation of climate change and to maximize their full range of economic and non-market benefits. Special attention is given to Reduced Emission from Deforestation and Degradation REDD and other ecosystem services as an economic opportunity are emphasized with the implementation of several pilot projects. This paper discusses the progress of SFM implementation in Sabah and the strategy in moving forward in line with a new understanding of the complexities and challenges of forest management towards a higher standard of responsible forestry.

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Abstract

The Sustainable Forest Management concept was introduced in Sabah in 1997 to address concerns of deforestation and forest degradation. Since its inception nearly two decades ago Sustainable Forest Management SFM conceptually and practically is changing the way forests are being managed in Sabah. It involves not only the functions and services provided by forests but is also about meeting the global concerns and expectations in managing forests with regard to the environment. It also addresses transparency in doing business. Much progress has been achieved in reversing the previous trends of forest degradation and poor governance of the past. These are reflected in the increase of forest areas designated under SFM with a number of private Sustainable Forest Management License Agreement / Long Term License SFMLA/LTL holders participating in its implementation. Forest restoration and forest enhancement have been greatly intensified as the timber streams from second-growth forests become a source of wood supplies in the years to come. Sabah also has been at the forefront of promoting forest certification as Deramakot Forest Reserve was the first natural tropical forest certified under the Forest Stewardship Council FSC. At the same time the progress towards forest certification in other forest reserves has been very encouraging. The strategy to capitalize on the strength of SFM practices is being explored for its contribution to the mitigation of climate change and to maximize their full range of economic and non-market benefits. Special attention is given to Reduced Emission from Deforestation and Degradation REDD and other ecosystem services as an economic opportunity are emphasized with the implementation of several pilot projects. This paper discusses the progress of SFM implementation in Sabah and the strategy in moving forward in line with a new understanding of the complexities and challenges of forest management towards a higher standard of responsible forestry.

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Item Type:	Proceedings Paper
AGROVOC Term:	Forests
AGROVOC Term:	Forest reserves
AGROVOC Term:	Forest management
AGROVOC Term:	Deforestation
AGROVOC Term:	Forest resources
AGROVOC Term:	Forest cover
AGROVOC Term:	Forest certification
AGROVOC Term:	Silvicultural systems
AGROVOC Term:	Protected areas
AGROVOC Term:	Nature conservation
Geographical Term:	MALAYSIA
Depositing User:	Ms. Suzila Mohamad Kasim
Last Modified:	24 Apr 2025 05:16
URI:	http://webagris.upm.edu.my/id/eprint/13729

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